Paratransit Driver.

First Student • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring full-time Paratransit Access Link Drivers in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Drivers transport community members to appointments, errands, and other destinations, while helping passengers board and exit vehicles and assisting with mobility aids. No prior driving experience is necessary; the company provides professional driver training, including instruction and qualifications on 15-passenger buses.

The position pays $21.00 per hour during training and after training completion for non-CDL drivers. A minimum of 40 paid hours per week is guaranteed. The role is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive position. English proficiency is required for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have held a valid driver’s license for at least three years.
• Be able to meet the English proficiency requirement for job-related communications.
• Be subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee.

Nice To Haves

• A valid CDL (Class A, B, or C) with passenger endorsement.
• Previous experience driving for a rideshare company or taxi service.
• Experience as a social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, customer service or retail associate, care assistant, or direct care worker.
• Enjoy working with people and driving.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport community members to and from appointments, errands, and other destinations.
• Supervise passenger boarding and unloading, and assist passengers entering the vehicle and using mobility aids.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checks of brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits.
• Promptly report mechanical issues and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Follow traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with passengers, staff, and dispatch about passenger behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.
• Guaranteed minimum of 40 paid hours per week.
• $500 referral bonus.
• Professional driver training and guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed